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4 programs, side by side

Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.

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Queen's

Commerce

OUAC QC

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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording87%87%+80%83–90%Mid- to high 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • MCV4U with a minimum mark of 80%
  • 1 other 4U course in mathematics with a minimum mark of 80%
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
  • No more than two 4M courses from the same discipline.
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • Two of MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U
  • MCV4U is
  • strongly recommended
  • and will be required for certain modules in the program
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are required to complete a Supplementary Application. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS and their Supplementary Application after they apply.
  • Alternative Offers
  • Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyYes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
  • *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
  • An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opNoNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published65515060800
What you studyAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceManagement StudiesAccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isCommerce is a broad business degree covering accounting, finance, management, and marketing alongside core business concepts. You'll study how organizations operate financially and strategically across different functions. It suits people who want a flexible business foundation before specializing, rather than committing to accounting or finance alone from day one.You study the core skills needed to manage businesses and organizations: accounting, finance, human resources, and economics. Unlike a specialized commerce degree, this program keeps your options broad, letting you focus on different business areas through electives rather than committing to one path early. It suits people who want practical business knowledge but aren't sure yet whether they'll work in corporate management, nonprofits, government, or start their own venture.You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.
The door tomajors you reach through itaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directlyApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceQueen's University on OUInfoKing's University College on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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